Middle East crisis live: UN chief calls for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be ‘fully’ respected as it comes into effectMiddle East crisis live: UN chief calls for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be ‘fully’ respected as it comes into effect

António Guterres welcomes truce and says through spokesperson he hopes halt in fighting will ‘pave the way for negotiations’ In case you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments to bring you up to speed. It’s 9.30am in Tehran, 9am in Beirut and Jerusalem and 2am in Washington DC. ...

Aliko Dangote says rising oil prices are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmersAliko Dangote says rising oil prices are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers

The News Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote said on Thursday that rising oil prices driven by the Strait of Hormuz blockade are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers. “The majority of African airlines won’t be able to survive” the current surge in fuel prices, Dangote warned, noting that Nigerian ...